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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Grains of Gold.

Brigadier General A. T. A. TOrbert
chief of cavalry.

Charity is the first mortgage on every
human beings possessions.
We should ask not who is the most
learned, but who is the best learned.
Work ID the law of our being-the liv-
ing principle that carries men and ma
tiOns onward.
Those who know most are generally
the best listeners and the most anxious
to know more.
Itis easier to say than to unsay what
has been said. Therefore think well be-
fore you speak i'll.
Love of ones own family may become
cause for blame if it stretches over in
to injustice to others.
He that hath pity on the poor. .lendeth
tothe Lord ;and that which he hath given
will He pay them again.
1t is huge folly rather to grieve for
the good of others than to rejoice for
that good which God hath given of our
own.
True repentance has a double aspect ;
it looks upon things past with a weeping
eye, and upon the future with watch
ing eye.
Lend not beyond thine ability, nor re-
fuse to lend out of thy ability; especial
Iy when it will help others more than it
can hurt thee.
He that defers bis charity until he is
dead is, if a man weighs it rightly ,rath-
er liberal of another mans goods than
his own.
The best man is he who most tries to
perfect himself, and the happIest man is
he who most feels that he is perfectiDg
himself
What we call liberality is seldom
more than the vanity of giving; we are
fonder of the vanity than the generosity
of the action.
When you have learned to submit, to
do faithfully, patiently. duty that is
most distasteful to you, God may permit
you to do the work you like.
Watch against anger; neither speak
nor act in it: for, like drunkenness, it
makes man beast, and throws people
into desperate Inconvenience.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
GIVING AND TAKING A LIGHT.

The Manner of Spanish, German, Eng
Hsh and American Smokers.
There is a certain variety in the manner Of
giving and taking a light for cigar that is
interesting to all smokers. The Italians and
French successfully copy the Spanish style,
which is the most graceful and elegant Of all,
the only possible objection to it being that il
may sometimes carry polteness beyond a rea-
sonable range. But after all it Is simple and
friendly enough. The Spaniard bows and
asks his neighbor for light. The latter, re-
turning the bow, Immediately presents him
with his cigar, holding out the lighted end at
slight angle between the thumb and second
finger. The other takes the cigar and, after
procuring the needed fire from it. reverses it
skillfully and returns it, the entire operation
being accompanied by another graceful bow,
and each raises his hat as he turns to go
away. The Spaniard always smokes through
his nose. He considers it extravagant to
waste any good smoke through his mouth,
and inveterate smokers in all countries agree
with him.
The German is more polite in asking for q
light than he is in giving it. Even with tho
best intentions, in the latter case his efforts
have all the appearance of reluctance. Some
times, when his cigar is smoked down nearly
far enough, he will throw it away immedi-
ately after granting request for fire. This
among the Latins is considered rude and
boorish in the extreme, and is sometimes re-
garded as positively insulting.
The average Englishman hesitates before
he gives light, and finally acts as if he had
achieved a mighty feat in condescension. In
stead of lifting his hat, his hand is more likely
to go into his pocket, and he is apt to give .
parting puff with an air Of indignation as he
stalks away. Possibly this comes from the
fact that he never asks for light himseIf, and
is always well armed with matches
The American, of late, seems to be some
what averse to letting any one take light
from his cigar. He takes it for granted that
it must be much better than his neighbor's,
and, not wishing to contaminate it, he
answers an appeal for fire with q match
Sometimes he politely lights the match, and
in such cases he presents it with an air good
enough for any Spaniard- But this some
what new custom may possibly be Of Irish
parentage. The Irish peasant always strikes
a match for his fireless friend or fellow
traveller, and even in gale of wind he will
hold q lighted match in the hollow of his
hands and humorously issue orders for the
capture of the precious hame.-New York
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

AN old war veteran, who had been
through half dozen campaigns and
was not very particular about what he
ate, was invited out to a swell dinner
party. He sat almost directly opposite
the hostess and was painfully conscious
that every move he made could be OBJ
served by her. Suddenly. at the height
of the festivities, the veteran came
across caterpillar in the salad. A fur
tive glance at the hostess disclosed the
fact that she, too, had discovered the
embarrassing circumstances. 1t was a
critical moment, but the old soldier was
equal to the occasion. Without chang
ing muscle he gathered up the cater
| pillar with forkful of the salad and
swallowed both. The look of gratitude
which he received from the hostess a
afew minutes later warmed the cookies
of his heart. In due time the story leak
ed out, aud when somebody asked the
old campaigner how he liked caterpillar
salad, the reply came like a hot shot
"Do you take me for man who would
spoil good dinner for a little thing
like caterpillar"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
A Strange Mes. of Pottage.

A new boarler was taken into the house
hold of a popular Hennepin avenue boarding
house the other day. He came from the
great city of New York, and was apparently
quite swell At any rate, he speedily
earned the appellation among the boys Of
"the dude" The first time he came in for
dinner, he lit on to the bowl of turkey gravy.
He sprinkled in a little pepper and a little
salt, and crumbled a slice of bread into the
dish. The waitress looked on with silent
amazement as the New Yorker ate this
strange mess of pOttage. Finally, when the
New Yorker was asked by one Of the board
ers to please pass the gravy, he couldn't find
it. The boarders discovered what had hap
pened The New Yorker spologiEed He
said he thought he was eating soup, but he
wasn't quite sure whether it was mock turtle
or plain beef, for he'd never tasted anything
just like it in New York.-~Listensr" in
Pioneer Press.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
When q Congressman Dies.

When a congressman dies his associates al
ways set apart few hours of the session to
deliver eulogies upon the greatness and good
ness of their departed associate. In the ma
jority of instances the proceedings are mere
farce. Unless it be some national character
like the late Gen Logan, the member outside
of the delegation from the state Of the de-
ceased do not pay the slightest attention to
what is going on. They either leave the hail
or occupy the time in answering their cor
reSpondence.
Address after address is delivered and then
comes the customary resolution to print them
in book form. No less than 1900 volumes
are issued in each case, all neatly bound, and
containing handsome steel engraving of the
deceased statesman. Each Of these engrav-
ings cost the neat little sum of $500. Lately
it has been very difficult matter to get the
work done at even that figure The number
of portrait engravers competent to do the
work IS limited and in several instances It
has been found necessary to send it on tof the
country. or this number it is customary to
allow the widow and family 500 copies. Some
times there is considerable difficulty expert
enced in making up the book.-Boston Trav-
eller.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Gen. Sheridan Tells Why He Sacked
the Shenandoah Valley.

Gen. Rosser, of the Confederate army,
who issued manifesto against the con-
templated visit of Gen. Sheridan to the
Shenandoh Valley, asking the inhabi'
tants to boycott him, and not extend
any hospitality whatever to the Union
General, has provoked quite discussion
Gen. Sheridan says that in destroying
all the supplies he found In the valley
during his raid he was acting under or
ders from Gen. Grant, who regarded
such step as military necessity to
prevent the Confederates from getting
them, and now Rosser complains that
Sheridan did not remove the supplies
from the barns and mills before setting
fire to the same. This latter complaint
Sheridan disposes of by quoting the off,
cial order he issued in reference to the
matter The official order. be says, tells
the whole story, and shows that be was
acting under Instructions. "In Destroy
ing barn of hay" he adds, I'VE natu-
rally did not remove the hay to destroy
it, but burned barn and all 1t would
take too Gch time to do otherwise" !"
The order referred to is as follows:
HEADQUARTERS
MIDDLE MILITARY DIVISION,
CEDAR CREEK VA, August 16. 1864.
General: In compliance with instruc+
tions of the Lieutenant General CON-
manding you will make the necessary
arrangements and give the necessary
orders for the destruction of the wheat
and hay south of line from Wildwood
to Winchester and Petticoat Gap. You
will seize all mules, horses, and cattle
that may be useful to our army. Loyal
citizens can bring in their claims against
the government for this necessary de-
struction. No houses will be burned
and officers in charge of this delicate but
necessary duty must inform the people
that the object is to Nuke this valley
untenable for the raiding parties of the
rebel army. Very respectfully,
2. II. SHERIDAN,
Major General Commanding.
Brigadier General A. T. A. TOrbert,
chief of cavalry.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

"HHE WHITE PROPHET" as the na-
tives call Henry NJ Stanley, has arrived
at BsuZa Mundeka. Congo, his expedi.
ton so far being a success. The mem
bers OF the party are in good health and
spirits, but they have not yet entered
upon the most difficlt part of their work
in the rescue of Emin Bey. After they
leave the territory of the Congo and
strike into the jungle, no news may be
expected for weeks. perhaps months
But there is very little doubt that the
great explorer will accomplish the object
of his expedition. and return tri'
umphant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Curious Irish SuDerstitiOps.

To pass churn and not give helps
ing hand Is unlucky.
To meet a funeral and not go back
four steps with it is unlucky.
To stick a penknife in the mast of a
boat when sailing is most unlucky.
1t is unlucky to pass under a hempen
rope. He who does so will die a violent
death or commit an evil act.
To throw slipper after party going
on a journey is lucky; also to breakfast
by candlelight on Christmas morning.
If the palm of the hand itches, yeu
will be getting money if the elbow. you
will be changing beds; if the ear, some
one is speaking i'll of you.
1t is fatal at marriage to tie knot
in red silk handkerchief, aud only an
enemy would do it. To break the spell
the hankercheif should be burned.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND is of
opinion that the treasury department
and the director of the mint have no
power to adopt new designs for existing
coins unless specially authorized by con-
gress to do so. People at large are well
enough satisfied with the present de
signs of silver coins, but would
be pleased to have the government
make them in reality what they now
only pretend to be-dollars in value rs
well as in form.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

THERE is likely TO be lively time in
Rhode Island over the distribution of
the state patronage by the legislature.
Thus far the Republicans of the senate
have out-witted the BOurbons by Iefus
ing to go into joint session with the
house fer the appointment of state AUDI
itors and minor state officials, sheriffs,
etc, thus allowing the present Republi+
can incumbents to hold over. There is
wild indignation among the hungry
Democrats.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Finding PharOah.

In the May Century are two profuse-
ly illustrated articles under the above
caption describing the discovery of Pha>
roah's tomb and pIcturing its contents.
From the first article by Mr.. Wilson. the
photographer, We quote this account of
the way in which the tomb was located:
'In line of tombs beyond the Rames-
scum lived four sturdy Arabs named
Adder Rasoul They supplied guides
aud donkeys to tourists who desired to
visit the ruins of Thebes. and sold them
genuine and spurious antiquities. When
they found mummy. it being forbidden
| by law to sell it, the head and hands
were wreDched of and sold on the SLY,
while the torso waskicked around the ru-
i1ed temples until the jackals came and
carried it away. l purchased head
and hand of one of the brothers amid
the dark shadows of the temple at
Qarneh. Early in 1881 circumstantial
evidence pointed to Ahmed Add EZRA
soal as the one who knew more than he
would tell. Prof. Maspero caused his
arrest. and he lay in prison at Keneh
for some months. He also suffered the
bastinado and the brOwbesting of the
women repeatedly; he resisted bribes,
and showed no melting mood when
threatened with execution. His lips
told no more than the unfound tomb
and not as much. Finally his brother
MOhammed regarded the offer of 'baks>
hisb,' which Prof. Maspero deemed it
wise to make, as worth more to him
than any SUN he might hope to realize
from future pillaging. and made clean
breast of the whole affair. How the
four brothers ever discovered the hid
den tomb has remained family secret
On July 5tb. 1881. the willy Arab con-
Quoted Herr Emil Brugsch Bey, curator
of the Bulaa Museum, and pointed out
the hiding place so long looked for. A
long climb it was, up the slope of the
western mountain, till, after scaling
great limestone cliff, huge, isolated
rock was found. Behind this a spot was
reached where the stones appeared to
an expert observer and tomb-searcher 10
have been arranged by hand rather
than scattered by some upheaval of Da>
ture. There said the sullen guide; and
there the enterprising Emil Brugsch
Bey, with more than Egyptian alacrity,
soon had staff of Arabs at work hoist
ing the loose stones from the well into
which they had been thrown. The shaft
had been sunk into the solid limestone
to the depth of about forty feet, and
was about six feet square. Before going
very far, huge palm log was thrown
across the we'll and a block and tackle
fastened to it to help bring upthe debris
When the bottom of the shaft was
reached a subterranesn passage was
found which ran westward some TWEEN
ty-four feet and then turned directly
north ward, continuing into the heart of
the mountain straight except where
broken for about two hundred feet by
an abrupt stairway. The passage teri
minated in mortuary chamber about
thirteen by twenty-tbree feet in extent
and barely six in height. There was
found the mummy of King Pbaroah of
the Oppression, with nearly forty 9th
ers of kings. queens. princes. and priests"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Re Careful Of Your million Pores.


u object to the public bath houses, said 9
reputable up town physician the other morn
ing, %and will give you pretty good reasons
for it. There are something like million OF
pores in the human body. Each pore is
about a quarter of an inch long, and II all
were laid in a straight line it would measure
something like thirty miles That's pretty
startling reflection, isn't it? And it gives you
o pretty good idea of the importance OF
the human pores. Now, when you take
Russian or Turkish bath, you must remem-
Der that every one of these pores opens wide,
and is ready to absorb anything that comes
along.
@Of course, all these public bath houses are
kept scrupulously clean But suppose q man
with skin disease should be rubbed down with
brush which a few moments later is applied
to your body. Don't you also know that
every pore is sure to absorb any impurities in
the airl l believed that every one should
bathe at home, and insist on all my patients
acting on my belief. New York Sun
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Eight Nevel,s.

Never get in u rage.
Never disparage another by name in a
letter.
Never say word or write line in a
passion.
Never take physic until you have tried
patience.
Never refuse to pay debt when you
have the money to do it with.
Never forget that of the word unsaid
you are master-of the word spoken you
are slave.
Never say what you would do under
any given circumstances; you might dc
just the opposite.
Never find fault until you are as sure
as you are Of your existence that fault
has been committed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
SPRING.

Free from their prisons leap the crystal streams
Once more the meadows feel their pulses stir,
The air again is conscious of the whirr
OF feathered jockeys racing with their teams
Along the courses Of the SUMS gold CLEANS,
And Time, that wonder making conjurer.
Near sleeping Nature comes, and, touching her
With his light wand, breaks through her death.
like dreams.
awake" he cries, ''awake, for now the SHOWS
Have yielded to the heavens glorious king;
The wind pays fragrant homage as it blows;
The brooks and birds in tuneful concord sing;
And in the woods the pale arbutus shows
Her blossoms-hghts to guide the steps Of
spring.
Frank DempSter Sherman.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Belmont County omclal Director

Common Pleas Judge-John B briggs.
Probate Judge-Isaac ii. CASTOR.
Clerk of Courts-Wm. b. Cash.
Sherif-0liver E. Foulke.
Auditor-D. II. Darrah
Treasurer-GeOrge Robinson.
Prosecuting Attorney-N. K. Kennon.
Recorder-John NJ. Beckett.
Commissioners-Morris Cope, VIM ] Berry,
John G. Israel.
Surveyor-Chalkley Dawson.
Coroner-Samuel Martin.
Inirnary Directors-Burget McConnaughy,
president; VIM. Lodge, clerk; John A. Clark,
andithr
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

The United Labor party of New York
bas called a state convention to meet
August II to nominate ticket. The
platform is of the McGynn- George pat>
tern-that is, favors the levying of all
taxes on uDimprOved lands, legal+
tender circulating medium issued by the
Government, and Government owner,
shio of railroad and telegraph lines.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

= One of the first things Queen Victoria did
on hearing that William w was dead and
that she had succeeded to the throne was to
call one of her mothers ladies in waiting,
SAm l really queenr asked the excited prin-
cess.
"You are, indeed, madam" replied the lady
in waiting.
@And I can do what choose by rightP
continued Victoria
Certainly, your majesty"
"Then get me cup of green tea Mamma
never would let me have it; now mean to
know what harm it can do me-" And the
young queen drank three cups, had violene
fit of the shivers, and has never liked tea
sinca-Chicago Tribune.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

PITTSBURGH came very near having a
Van Dandt-Spies case on a small scale,
last week. the betrothed of the convict>
ed railroad ropber, Lavelle. having made
an unsuccessful effort to procure liz
cense for marriage to him.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

The statue of Garfield in Washington.
presented by the society of the army of
the Cumberland to the nation, was un'
veiled Thursday. General Keifer was
the orator Of the day, and President
Cleveland accepted the gift for the
United States.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

REMEMBER this plain distinction, a
mistake in which has ruined thousands
that your conscience is not law. No,
God and reason made the law, and have
placed conscience within you to deter
mine.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Friendship.

They who love best need friendship most;
Hearts only thrive on varied good;
And he who gathers from host
Is the best friend that we can boast.
j. L. Holland.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
Masonic Directory.

DELMONT LODGE, No. 18, r. & A. NJ.
ID Meets every Wednesday night, on or be-
fore full moon.
W. D. BUMGARNER, w. M.
JESSE B. MRYRR, Sec'Y.
CT. CLAIRSVILLE CHAPTER, No. II,
y Royal Arch Masons. Stated convoca-
tions, first Friday of each month.
F. D. BAILEY, Il. P.
]. B. MEYER, Rec.
DELMONT COUNCIL, No. "a, r. & s. NJ.
d Meets second Tuesday of each month.
@. w. CARROLL, T. l. III.
]. B. MEYER, Sec'y.
HOPE COMMANDERY, No. 80, K. T.
l. Il Stated conclaves, first Tuesday of each
month. j. B. RYAN, E. G.
j. B. MRYER, Rec.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

Place the cover over the sugar,
Lay the syrup gently by;
Keep your hats on, oh, ye bald heads,
Soon will come the festive fly.
Washington Critic.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

The devil gets in some OF his finest work
when he really persuades an egotist that he Is
standing by principle when he is only ex-
plotting vanity and cussedneSS a
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

In California they are beginning to talk OF
engaging in the cultivation Of the cork oak.
Owing to the wine industry, there ise great
demand for cork in that state. zsSe-aL-----s
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

Ed Conway, an ex-convict, shot and
killed George Saul, barkeeper in Day
ton, o, apparently without proyocation.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

Ben: Perley Poore makes the startling as
sertion that the practice Of snuff dipping has
found great favor this season among the fair
sex at Washington.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

Two carloads Of Western beef were
seized in New York and taken to the
dump on account of its being tainted.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19

nnT n fields are scarce. but those who writa h
fIkE1 Stinson Co, Portland Maine will receive
k-EAF 4 free, full information about work which
Hill they do. and live Gi home that Will pay
" OA1 them from S. to $25 per day Some have
earned $50 In day. Either young old Capital
absolutely sure Of sRnf Alils foTIpaeA Al nsx.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-05-19
miscellaneous Business Cards.
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